The Gala Show

Jason-Christopher Mayer: Mental Health

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with Emmy Award winning video editor and fellow Filmpower member Jason-Christopher Mayer to discuss mental health. The two start off by discussing the places they grew up before they move into the importance of friendship and the dating scene in Los Angeles. First, Gala asks how growing up in Philadelphia influenced Jason's love for film.

Alex Ross Perry & Clyde Folley: The Importance of Spaces

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala chats virtually with the director (Alex Ross Perry) and editor (Clyde Folley) of the new video essay / documentary Videoheaven about the importance of spaces like video stores and movie theaters. Alex and Clyde walk us through their memories at the video store, the way that VHS shaped their careers, and how spaces have changed. First, Gala asks how they discover movies without the videstore to help

David Joseph Craig & Brian Crano: Adoption

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala chats virtually with directing (and life) partners David Joseph Craig & Brian Crano about the process of adoption. In this raw conversation, David and Brian share their real life struggles with the process, advice they wish they had known when it came to adopting, and how their experiences inspired them to make their newest movie, I Don't Understand You. First, Gala has to ask: how did they meet? I Don't Understand You hits theaters June 6th, 2025.

Jonathan Entwistle: What the Audience Wants

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala chats virtually with director Jonathan Entwistle all about what the audience wants. Jonathan shares with Gala how his perspective as an audience member affects his filmmaking, the difference between television and movies, and how streaming changed the industry. First, Gala asks one of her favorite questions: what film made Jonathan want to make movies? Jonathan's newest movie, Karate Kid: Legends, hits theaters May 30th.

Julia Max: Female Directed Horror

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala chats with director Julia Max about female directed horror movies. Julia talks with Gala about what she classifies as a horror movie, her theories on what makes a good horror movie, and which movies we love are directed by women. First, a question about the movie that got her interested in filmmaking.